Mosquitoes trapped in a forest in Connecticut test positive for eastern equine encephalitis, a potentially deadly virus that has no cure.
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Utah ghost town reemerges after 60 years underwater, revealing a ‘glimmer’ of history
As extreme drought continues to plague Utah, an old ghost town reemerges. The old town of Rockport is visible for the first time in 60 years.
Want to donate or volunteer to assist Haitian refugees? Here’s how to help
Thousands of Haitians are seeking asylum at the Texas border after political and natural disasters. Here’s how to help them get shelter, food and more.
Five dead and 74 infected after COVID-19 outbreak in Washington nursing home
Five people have died and 74 are infected after a recent COVID-19 outbreak in a Washington nursing home.
Over 45 counties across PA and NJ are under quarantine – because of the spotted lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect, continues to wreak havoc in several East Coast states as more counties go under quarantine.
‘Sit down now’: Video shows unruly passenger growling, snarling on American Airlines flight
An unruly passenger on an American Airlines flight heading to Utah, was cited for disorderly content after screaming and growling on board.
Airfare prices are expected to drop 10% this fall as travel demand declines
As travel demand declines into the fall season, airfare is expected to drop, giving more incentive for people to travel and keep up demand.
Alaska Airlines to pay $200 to vaccinated staffers, require vaccination for new employees
Alaska Airlines is taking steps to encourage employees towards getting vaccinated. If unvaccinated and sick with COVID-109, PTO can’t be used.
New Zealand Minister’s son interrupts Zoom interview with a ‘male body part’-shaped carrot
Carmel Sepuloni, New Zealand minister of social development, was interrupted during a live Zoom interview as her son waved a phallic carrot around.
Pandemic leads to entrepreneurship, as some turn creative passions into businesses
The pandemic led many to leave the workforce to start their own businesses. Now, successful owners are seeing more income than ever before.